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The forecast for Friday’s Rangers vs. Angels game calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. First pitch from Angel Stadium of Anaheim is set for 9:38 PM ET. BSW is carrying the game on TV.
The Rangers are the heavy favorite on the money line, with odds of -170 compared to the Angels at +144. The over/under line is currently 7.5 runs, and Jacob deGrom will start for the Rangers vs. Reid Detmers for the Angels. Texas is 3rd in the AL West, while the Angels are 5th.
Texas vs. Los Angeles Key Information
- Teams: Rangers at Angels
- Where: Angel Stadium of Anaheim Anaheim
- Date: Friday, September 27th
- Betting Odds TEX -170 | LAA +144 O/U 7.5
The Rangers Can Win If…
Jacob deGrom is on the mound for the Rangers today, as they are on the road against the Angels. In his first start of the season, deGrom went 3 innings and struck out 5, but took a no-decision. He followed that up with another no-decision, going 3 2/3 innings and giving up 4 hits.
Adolis García has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 9/29 in his last seven games with a home run and four RBIs. This has helped him move into the team lead in RBIs (84) and 2nd in home runs (24). Corey Seager is also having a strong season for the Rangers, as he is batting .278 and has gone deep 30 times, which is 12th in the league.
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As a team, the Rangers are just 21st in runs scored, averaging 4.2 runs per game. Overall, they are batting .237, which is 17th in the league, and their team OPS of .680 is 20th in the MLB. Texas comes into the game with a few players on hitting streaks, including Josh Smith, who has a hit in eight straight games.
- The Rangers are 4-6 in their last ten games.
- Over their last five games, the Rangers are 2-3 vs. the run line.
- Texas has an over/under record of 6-4 in their last ten games.
- The Rangers have an average of 4.2 runs per game over their last five games.
- Across their last ten road games, the Rangers are 3-7
- Looking back across the Rangers last five games as the favorite, they are 1-4
- Texas has gone 2-1 in their last three games as the underdog
- In their ten most recent road games, the Rangers have averaged 3.0 runs per game on offense
The Angels Can Win If…
Reid Detmers gets the start for the Angels today vs. the Rangers and is coming off a rough outing vs. the Astros. In that start, he gave up seven earned runs in just two innings of work. Detmers has given up at least two home runs in three straight starts. The last time he didn’t give up a homer was on August 29th vs. the Padres. Looking back at his last 16 starts, Detmers has a record of 4-8 and an ERA of 6.67. Opponents are batting .265 off the left-hander this season.
For the season, the Angels are averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is 27th in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in most offensive categories, including batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. As a team, they are batting just .229.
Los Angeles is led by Taylor Ward and Zach Neto in terms of home runs, with Ward’s 25 homers leading the team and Neto’s 23 being the 2nd most on the team. Ward is also 2nd on the team with 74 RBIs. Over his last 10 games, Eric Wagaman is hitting .279 with two homers and seven RBIs. During this stretch, Zach Neto is batting just .211.
- The Angels are 3-7 in their last ten games.
- Over their last five games, the Angels are 1-4 vs. the run line.
- Los Angeles has an over/under record of 4-6 in their last ten games.
- The Angels have an average of 3.6 runs per game over their last five games.
- Across their last ten home games, the Angels are 2-8
- Looking back across the Angels last five games as the favorite, they are 2-3
- Los Angeles has gone 1-2 in their last three games as the underdog
- In their ten most recent road games, the Angels have averaged 4.1 runs per game on offense
The Lean
Our lean in this one is to take the Rangers to win straight-up over the Angels. And as for how we would play the over/under line, we would go with the over, as this is projected to be the 7th highest-scoring game of the day. The Angels offense is our lowest-rated in terms of hits, and Reid Detmers is projected to have a short outing. On the other side, Jacob deGrom has the 2nd best strikeout projection among today’s starters.
Jacob deGrom Leads Rangers into Season-Ending Series vs. Angels
Jacob deGrom’s final start of this season will serve as a glimpse of hope for the Texas Rangers as they look toward a fresh playoff push in 2024. The right-hander, who returned from Tommy John surgery this year, will make his third and final start of the season when the Rangers open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night in Anaheim, California.
Despite Texas’ struggles this year, deGrom (0-0, 1.35 ERA) aims to build on his limited outings and prepare for a more impactful 2024 season.
deGrom’s Impact in 2023
Though deGrom’s 2023 season was largely overshadowed by injury, his presence on the mound was impactful when he was healthy. The Rangers won all six of his starts last year, helping them secure a World Series title for the first time in franchise history. This season, deGrom has thrown 6 2/3 innings over two starts, striking out nine batters and walking one. He allowed one run in his most recent outing, a three-inning appearance in the Rangers’ 8-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Sept. 20.
“Good stuff, it was a good outing for him,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said of deGrom’s last start. “He’s just going to get stronger and stronger and even better with stuff and command.”
Rangers’ Tough Season After World Series Triumph
The Rangers (75-84) entered this season as the reigning World Series champions, but injuries and inconsistent play led to a sub-.500 record. They will become the first reigning champions since the 2013 Boston Red Sox to finish with a losing record in a full season. Texas had playoff aspirations but fell out of contention earlier this year, ending their hopes for a title repeat.
Angels Set to Finish Franchise-Worst Season
The Los Angeles Angels (63-96) have already secured the worst record in franchise history after being swept by the Chicago White Sox in a three-game series, culminating in a 7-0 defeat on Thursday. The Angels have faced their own struggles, finishing last in the American League West for the first time since 1999. The team’s 2023 season was marred by the departure of Shohei Ohtani in free agency and an injury-riddled campaign from Mike Trout, who played in just 29 games.
“It’s pretty sickening,” Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe said of the team’s disappointing season. “We’ve got a good group in here and it doesn’t feel like what the record shows. But the record is what it is. I don’t think anyone’s OK with it in here.”
Pitching Matchup: deGrom vs. Detmers
Jacob deGrom will look to finish his season strong when he takes the mound against Angels left-hander Reid Detmers (4-8, 6.67 ERA). Detmers is coming off a rough outing last Saturday, when he allowed seven runs over two innings in a 10-4 loss to the Houston Astros.
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While deGrom continues to ramp up following his return from surgery, Detmers has had an uneven season. He is 3-2 with a 3.58 ERA in nine career starts against the Rangers, but his struggles this season have mirrored those of his team.
What’s Next for Both Teams
- Rangers: The focus will shift to the offseason, with hopes that a healthy deGrom will anchor their rotation for a stronger playoff push in 2024.
- Angels: The Angels will look to rebuild after a dismal 2023 campaign, potentially reshaping their roster and organization heading into next season.
